B&H Photo Video

Electronics · Computers & Laptops

B&H stocks 400,000+ SKUs spanning cameras, lenses, pro-video, audio, computers, drones, lighting and musical instruments. Price spread runs from $9 USB cables to $50,000 cinema rigs, with most revenue in mid-range enthusiast gear ($500-$3,000). Sales happen through the flagship Manhattan superstore, toll-free phone staff, and a desktop/mobile site that ships worldwide. The retailer is distinguished by a 50-year reputation among professionals: every employee is a product specialist, inventory is held in a 70,000 sq ft Brooklyn warehouse for same-day dispatch, and used gear is inspected in-house and resold with warranty. Their “Used” and “Deal Zone” sections turn over thousands of discounted items weekly, while proprietary buying guides and live-chat tech support are referenced by schools and production houses. Core customers are photographers, videographers, podcasters and IT buyers who value accurate specs, honest advice and rapid fulfillment over showroom ambiance. The brand appeals to creators who need gear that works on set today, prefer tax-free shipping outside NY, and like dealing with a single counter that sells both a $99 shotgun mic and the $12,000 camera to plug it into. Competitors range from big-box chains with limited pro stock to global marketplaces where authenticity and support vary. B&H counters with deep inventory of specialty items, manufacturer-authorised repairs on-site, and a no-grey-market guarantee, positioning itself as the reliable bridge between consumer retail and niche pro dealers.

Where professionals find everything they need, plus someone who actually knows it